[From Kumamoto Airport to Yufuin] Private Taxi Tour: Aso, Kokonoe, and Yufuin

Highlights

• Begin your tour from Kumamoto Airport, visiting Aso and Kokonoe before heading to Yufuin
• Standard cars can accommodate up to 4 people, and jumbo taxis up to 9
• The tour ends in Yufuin. An overnight stay and leisurely sightseeing are recommended
• Perfect for cross-prefecture travel!

What to expect

This private taxi tour takes you from Kumamoto Airport to Yufuin, visiting top spots like Aso’s dynamic scenery, Ikeyama Spring, and Japan’s tallest pedestrian suspension bridge, the Kokonoe "Yume" Bridge.

Schedule

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   Meet at Kumamoto Airport
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   Departure
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   Kusasenri

   One of Aso’s iconic spots, Kusasenri offers stunning views of Mount Naka emitting smoke, a large pond, and grazing horses. Enjoy the vast and beautiful scenery.
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   Mount Aso Crater

   Visit the active Mount Naka crater, a massive 4-kilometer-wide volcanic crater. Witness the dynamic landscape and white smoke rising up close.
   
   *Access may be restricted during periods of high volcanic activity.
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   Ikeyama Spring

   Ikeyama Spring, selected as one of the "100 Exquisite and Well-Conserved Waters" by Japan’s Ministry of the Environment, boasts a constant temperature of 13.5°C and abundant water flow of 30 tons per minute. Surrounded by ancient trees over 200 years old, the area exudes a mystical atmosphere.
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   Kokonoe "Yume" Suspension Bridge

   Located in Kokonoe Town, Oita, this pedestrian-only suspension bridge is Japan’s tallest at 173 meters and spans 390 meters. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views from the bridge, especially during the vibrant autumn foliage in early November.
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   Arrive in Yufuin Area, the Tour Ends